Seatrade Names New PR Agency

(Press Release) London, UK (Jan. 12, 2026) – Informa has awarded The Decker/Royal Agency (D/R) as the public relations agency of record for the 2026 Seatrade Cruise Global, the cruise industry’s largest and longest-running B2B conference, at the Miami Beach Convention Center 13-16 April, 2026. The agency will also represent the accompanying F&B@Sea, taking place 15-16 April, 2026. In 2025, Seatrade Cruise Global drew more than 11,500 attendees from over 128 countries, including more than 70 cruise line brands and 600-plus exhibitors.

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 “It is an exciting time for Seatrade Cruise Global as we embark on a new era of the show after marking our 40th anniversary in 2025,” shares Chiara Giorgi, Seatrade Cruise Global brand director. “The Decker/ Royal team demonstrated the knowledge, experience and creativity we were looking for to further elevate our world-class conference.”

​Decker/Royal is a creative marketing and communications agency exclusively focused on the travel, tourism and hospitality industries. Co-founded by industry veterans Cathy Decker and Stacy Royal, the agency will support Seatrade Cruise across North America and the United Kingdom, alongside longtime Miami-based communications consultant Michael Hicks. Together, the team brings decades of experience representing leading cruise lines, iconic hospitality brands and global destinations. Decker/Royal has earned a reputation for delivering strategically driven, creative campaigns that elevate visibility, deepen engagement and strengthen brand presence in highly competitive markets. ​